Approximately 41,000 Mecklenburg County property owners who have delinquent 2024 real and personal property tax bills will have their names and the principal amount they owe published this weekend. 

The Office of the Tax Collector (OTC) encourages taxpayers to remit their tax payments now to avoid delinquency. Real estate and personal property tax payments must be paid or postmarked by the United States Postal Service (USPS) on or before Jan. 5, 2024, to avoid interest charges.

Mecklenburg County has taken a step to bring federal attention to housing concerns that have emerged in Charlotte-Mecklenburg and across the country.

Mecklenburg County Veterans Services and other partners are sponsoring Veterans Benefits Live: VA in My Town: Mecklenburg County. Aug. 22-24, the single-stop open house will help veterans and their families or caregivers navigate the many services available to them. Representatives from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and other partners will help attendees one-on-one with their benefits, claims, appeals and other concerns.  

Mecklenburg County is seeking to learn more about what our community’s veterans, their families, and supporters need from local service providers.

Mecklenburg County residents who have trouble paying their winter heating bills can get help through the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP). The program will begin taking applications from all residents beginning Jan. 1. Seniors and disabled individuals have had the opportunity to apply throughout December. The deadline for all residents to apply is March 31, 2024. 

Friday, Nov. 11 is a day to honor veterans who have served and their families.

To help residents remain safe during hurricane season (June 1 - Nov. 30), Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services is joining cities and towns from across the country to observe National Hurricane Preparedness Week from April 30 - May 6, 2023. 

After a competitive search, integrated logistics company Maersk has selected Mecklenburg County for its North American headquarters, committing to add 520 jobs to its Charlotte-based workforce. 

Accessing local history is as easy as opening your camera app. The Mecklenburg County Historic Landmarks Department has been placing QR code placards at historic sites, making it easier than ever for residents and visitors to discover local history.